Obscure With Michael Ian Black

We're in Dublin for the final episode of the reading of Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff seems to be longing for death. In his case, though, it seems like Heathcliff may get his wish. As for Cathy and Hareton, they're on their way to Happy Town, as is your host, who took some edibles before beginning this recording. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The penultimate episode of Wuthering Heights is, at last, upon us. Lest you think the book will end without fireworks, think again! Some currant shrubs ignite the fuse and ka-bam! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cathy Jr. is hard at work making amends with her stupid cousin Hareton. But don't worry, she doesn't mean anything by calling him so. Will Hareton forgive his cousin? Can two first cousins find their way together in this crazy world? Hard to say, but we all like happy endings, don't we? Well, don't we???https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your host arrives in Italy with one question. As for Heathcliff & Co., things are shaking up and shaking out as we zip towards the conclusion of Season 3. Some big changes at Wuthering Heights, all of them in this host's view, a little too convenient. https://www.patreon.com/homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New World gives way to the Old as your host gears up for his extended sojourn to Italia. Some advice: if you're feeling depressed/anxious, best thing to do is to totally upend your life. Chaos almost surely cures chaos. Right? Also, those jerks over at Wuthering Heights are still on their crap. https://www.patreon.com/homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, another moody week on the moors. Your host finds himself essentially incapacitated by depression and those dickheads over at Wuthering Heights aren't much helping matters. https://www.patreon.com/homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you were wondering if Zillah sucks - she does. More misdeeds, more corruption, and malevolence. Only Cathy Jr. retains her humanity in this morass. And maybe say your goodbyes to Linton while you still can, the schmuck. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything's a bummer. Michael's a bummer. Here's the quote from which the title derives: "Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is.”https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re shooting down stuff faster than the aliens can send it up there. Michael briefly recaps the airborne events of the previous week and then, at long last, somebody dies in the great American novel, “Wuthering Heights”https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's an audiophile's dream episode! Marvel at the many moods! There's kidnapping and forced marriage, imprisonment, and bogs! BOGS!!!https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebellion is on the docket as Cathy Jr. finds herself in quite the predicament over there at Wuthering Heights. There's kidnapping! Forced marriage! Fictionalized, theoretical domestic violence! It's positively savage!!! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey stupid, it's the guns. Today's episode explores the difference and distinction between fictionalized violence and the real sort. One of them is highly entertaining, the other not so much. PLUS: more American contretemps between Heathcliff and the rest of the gang. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your terrific host finally gets around to discussing the Kate Bush song of, coincidentally, the same name as the great American novel. Then, an uneventful chapter. Plus: your host crowns "Wuthering Heights" the "first contemporary BDSM novel." All in all, a terrific episode. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In which your narrator struggles to identify the connective themes that make this classic American novel a classic American novel and, sorry to say, comes up short. Is this an indictment of the book or your narrator? Hard to say. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's our 52nd episode of Season 3 - a year's worth of episodes landing on the New Year. What an exciting coincidence! Hope everybody celebrated in the way they enjoy most. In Michael's case, that involves staying home and doing nothing. Over at the Heights, we're getting a better understanding of Cathy Jr. and her crappy cousin Linton's relationship. Suffice to say, they suck.https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, what's going to happen when you give a couple teenagers too much free time? TROUBLE, that's what! And when you've got a couple actual devils conspiring to create mischief, mischief is exactly what you're going to get. Mrs. Dean is laid up for three weeks, leaving young Cathy Jr. with plenty of nightly leisure time. And you can well imagine the result!!! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part II of Michael's Miami adventure unspools as his odyssey comes to a dispiriting conclusion. And, you'll be thrilled to learn, it's ALL HIS FAULT. Plus, Linton and Cathy Jr. tussle and make up, the weirdos. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 1 of my MIAMI MYSTERY. Michael and his wife are about to embark on a long drive to Miami, Florida for (spooky voice) mysteeeerious reeeeeeasons. Over at The Heights, Miss Cathy meets Heathcliff who has some conciliatory words, the scamp. Will she be reunited with her erstwhile cousin Linton? Tune in and see! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some historical analogies on today's episode of Obscure as Mrs. Dean confronts Cathy Jr. about her budding, star-crossed relationship with young Linton. Tears are shed, promises made and broken, trees examined. Yes, trees. Support the show on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Look, when you don't let the teens do some of the teen stuff, you're going to find yourself at your wit's ends with these teens. And that's what happening over there at Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights. Some real Capulet/Montague vibes on today's episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.